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					Having all of the benefits of a new yacht, and not the cost associated with building one, has always been a yachtsman’s dream.<br />
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			By merging the latest in technology, styling, an owner’s passion for restoration, the craftsmen and skills of a small mid cap marine company, the transformation of the 105’ 
                        <a href="http://www.ronhollanddesign.com" target="_blank">Ron Holland</a> design, fiberglass motor sailor is the culmination of the dream!<br />
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			For starters, a complete re-conditioning of the six major systems:<br />
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					Engine room equipment was evacuated through one small opening in her upper salon (for the reconditioning and reconfiguration process to begin) and to avoid disturbing any of the structural supports or adding collateral damage to the 
                        <a href="http://www.andrew-winch-designs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Andrew Winch</a> design.  Air intakes, supplying the
machinery spaces, were re-engineered to today’s standards to include engine room fans and air conditioner chillers. Main engines, controls, transmissions (shafts, seals and bearings), generators, exhaust system, fuel delivery systems and all other components found in the engine room were
replaced with new equipment.  The <a href="http://www.hundestedpropeller.dk" target="_blank">Hundested</a> system was totally remanufactured to factory specs and upgraded new components, where needed, thus completing the modernization of the propulsion.
					
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105’ Windship Sailing Vessel, Engine Removal."/></td>
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S/V Miniskirt, as purchased before the complete refit and modifications, which included a Reverse Sheer Transom Door."/></td>
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					Modifications to her exterior include custom helm stations, transom door with steps, enlargement of the cockpit’s original seating to double its capacity, and a newly constructed hardtop covering the entire cockpit.  The radar arch was removed and all of the equipment from the arch relocated and reconfigured for suitability of the new electronics.  The custom anchoring system, all deck lighting and new pilot house windows complete the exterior changes and complement her profile.
					
					
					
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					<td>The vessel’s exterior was completely dismantled including all hardware, exterior gaskets, fasteners, railings, sailing gear, hatches, deck fills and drains.  All stainless parts were professionally reconditioned including all of the cleats, railings and pulpit.  The hatches, before their reinstallation, received new Plexiglas, hardware and gaskets.  The exterior was then 
                        <a href="Miniskirt-Testimonial.html" target="_self">painted</a> using four (4) different colors.
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Joinery Work, Complete or Partial Yacht Interiors, Carpentry, Repairs, Space Planning, Teak Decking and Moldings."/></td>
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Miniskirt’s new paint scheme, conceived over several meetings with the owner and Ares Custom Yachts and DuPont, features two solid and two metallic colors.  DuPont Imron Marine Finishes."/></td>
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			All sailing gear was re-conditioned with new parts being installed as needed.  All of the rod rigging and running rigging were upgraded with new components.<br />
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			The interior was removed leaving only bulkheads and attached joiner work, exposing all interior pipe work for replacement.  Once the plumbing and electrical were replaced the entire interior was refinished.<br />
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			The entire teak deck was replaced and laid in a contemporary pattern which complements the beauty of the wood and adds to the exterior’s new modern look.

			
			
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The 105’ twin screw motor sailor was the first collaboration between Ron Holland and Andrew Winch."/></td>
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105’ Windship, hauled out, fairing the hull."/></td>
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105’ Windship,  “Chardonnay” during her transformation into S/V Miniskirt."/></td>
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			The 105’ twin screw motor sailor was the first collaboration between <a href="http://www.ronhollanddesign.com" target="_blank">Ron Holland</a> and <a href="http://www.andrew-winch-designs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Andrew Winch</a>.  Originally designed for worldwide cruising and the shallows of the Bahamas, she spent many years at her original owner’s home in Boca Raton, Florida where she often went cruising down the inter-coastal waterway, heading to the owner’s favorite restaurants.<br/><br/>

Her new owner took her to the Caribbean this winter (2010) and off to the Med for the summer.  His first trans-Atlantic crossing went as planned.  The owner is now getting ready for his next venture..<br/><br/>

<a href="http://www.ronhollanddesign.com" target="_blank">Ron Holland’s</a> many years of racing sailboat designs were incorporated into this hull.  The volume of this yacht’s interior is impressive, even by today’s standards, making this a timeless design.
			
			
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105’ Windship S/V Miniskirt underway.  Her owner took her to the Caribbean then off to the Med for the summer."/></td>
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